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In Bar bending schedule, the bars are organized for each structural units (Beams or columns or slabs or footings etc)
and detailed list is prepared which specifies the Bar location (Bar in footings, slabs, beams or columns), Bar Marking
(to identify the bar in accordance with the drawing), Bar Size (length of the bar used), Quantity (No. of Bars used),
Cutting length, Type of Bend and Shape of the bar in reinforcement drawings.
Father of Estimation B.N. Datta has given certain Footings 0.8% of total volume of concrete
recommendations for the usage of steel in different
components of buildings. But, he didn’t mention any values if we use more bars in a single structural member.
At that time we’ve used only four bars in S.No. Particulars Result
columns; now we are using 12+ bars in
columns based on load analysis. So, the Standard Length of the Steel Bar
percentage of steel is increased in a 1. 12m or 40'
(Bars are sold at standard Length)
column which reveals that the above-
cited values are outdated. ( They are D2/162
outdated “not wrong”) He wrote that Weight of Bar
2. (were D =
book in 1950. Now we are in 2019. He for length = 1m
Dia of Bar)
gave recommendations according to the
potentiality of construction at that time. If length of bar is 12m with 10mm Dia then ,
Now we are constructing 200 + floors in Weight of bar = D2/162
the small area. Ex: Therefore for length 1m = 1m x D2/162 7.40Kgs
= 1 x 102/162 = 0.61 Kgs
Bar Bending Schedule [BBS]:- For length 12m = 12 x 102/162 = 7.40Kgs
Before dealing with the BBS, it’s very
important to learn the basics of Bar 3. Density of Steel 7850Kg/m3
bending schedule. The below-
mentioned table is a kick-start guide for learning Bar bending schedule from scratch.
Below I am discussing the different concepts of Bar Bending schedule which are very useful while working with BBS.
All these concepts are used in BBS design calculation of any structural member. So be familiar with the below concepts.
To keep it clear, firstly the concepts are discussed and in the end, this post is closed with an example of BBS calculation
of a member.
1. Hook Length or Cutting length of Stirrups:-
The hook length is commonly provided for stirrups in beams and
ties in columns. In general, Hooks are added at the two ends of
the rebar in stirrups or ties.
Hook Length = 9d (d is dia of the bar)
Below image makes you clear why the Hook length = 9d
Total Cutting Length of stirrup or tie = Total length of Bar + 2 x Hook Length (Two hooks)
Total Cutting Length = L+2(9d)
Therefore Total Cutting length = L+18d (d is the Diameter of a bar)
Hope, now you are clear with the Hook length calculation.
2. Bend Length:-
The Bend length calculation is different for Cranked bars (bent up bars) and bends at corners.
The bars are usually cranked in Slabs and bars are bent at corners in Stirrups or ties.
Where, la = l1 – l2–(i)
Giving different θ values as 300 , 450, 600 results different additional length la values as below.
The additional length is added to the total length of the bar if the bars are θ0 D
/Sinθ D
/tanθ la =D/Sinθ – D/tanθ
cranked at a certain angle.
300 D/0.500 D/0.573 0.27D
Example Calculation considering Bent up bar in Slab (Cranked bar):-
To keep the crank bar in position, an extra bar of length (L/4) is provided 450 D/0.707 D/1.000 0.42D
below the crank bar as shown in the below figure.
Therefore, the total length of bar = L+0.42D+0.42D+(L/4)+(L/4) = 600 D/0.866 D/1.732 0.58D
1.5L+0.84D
900 D/1 0 1D
Straight Bar
Two Hooks
= 9d + 9d No bend l + 18D
= 18d
One bend
Two Hooks
bent at an
= 9d + 9d l + 18D + 0.42D
angle 45
= 18d
= 0.42D
Overlap of bars
Two Hooks
Overlap Length
= 9d + 9d No bends
=(40d to 45d)+18d
= 18d
BBS helps to estimate the total quantity of steel required for the construction of building or structure. It helps
to quote for tender the cost incurred by steel.
Finding the cutting length and bending length in reinforcement detailing improves the quality of construction
and minimize the wastage of steel, makes an economic construction
With the help of reinforcement drawings, cutting and bending can be done at the factory and transported to
the site. This increases faster construction and reduces the total construction cost.
For site engineers, It becomes easy to verify the cutting length and bending length of the reinforcement before
placing the concrete.